advisory council

collocation in English

meaningsofadvisoryandcouncil

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advisory
adjective
uk
/ədˈvaɪ.zər.i/us
/ədˈvaɪ.zɚ.i/
giving ...
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council
noun[C, + sing/pl verb]
uk
/ˈkaʊn.səl/us
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
a group of people elected or chosen to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject, to represent a particular group of people, or to run a ...
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(Definition ofadvisoryandcouncilfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofadvisory council

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Theadvisorycouncilthat should have dealt with the issue was disregarded by the executive and legislative powers alike.
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This is the chief'sadvisorycouncilwhich consists of all the izinduna and other community notables. 12.
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Some years ago theadvisorycouncilof a prestigious quango met to discuss the draft application form for the post of its director.
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I have been asked about various forms ofadvisorycouncil.
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In plain fact, theadvisorycouncilhas stated that it cannot accept the plan put forward by the borough.
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It seems to me that anadvisorycouncilsuch as this has no authority, and will receive no respect.
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That means, of course, that theadvisorycouncilis not to be snubbed or ignored.
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It is very difficult to see just where thisadvisorycouncilwill come into operation.
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That will be composed of representatives from all sides—trade, heritage and museums—and will be selected from the membership of the reviewing committee'sadvisorycouncil.
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In this matter, the decision of the regionaladvisorycouncilis not the conclusive one.
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Of course, theadvisorycouncilwere faced with this question on which their advice and views were asked.
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I now turn to the setting up of anadvisorycouncil.
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I know some of these old societies; could they not get together in a voluntaryadvisorycouncil?
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We know the criteria by which theadvisorycouncilwill be bound.
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Myadvisorycouncilhas suggested that company annual reports should state the expenditure incurred on fuel and the steps taken to save energy.
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The matter will certainly be considered by theadvisorycouncil.
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Members of theadvisorycouncilserve in their personal capacity and not as representing particular bodies.
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That was done in the course of the confidential discussions that we had within the jointadvisorycouncil.
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This is to be only anadvisorycouncil.
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Myadvisorycouncilon library and information services has recently published a report on future developments in this field.
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